Madison's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Edgewood Warriors out 5-4. For Madison, this counts as revenge for the 1-0 defeat Edgewood walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April.
Kara Mekulsia made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Mekulsia has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 17 consecutive pitching appearances. Mekulsia was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
Mekulsia wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Zoey Brown, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Edgewood's side, Lucianna Paolillo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five runs (all of which were unearned) on eight hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Natalie Ianetta made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Faith Vencill, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Madison's victory bumped their record up to 10-12. As for Edgewood, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-5.
Madison will have a chance to go back-to-back against Edgewood: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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